How far is Maplewood, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Maplewood, WA to Renton, WA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.61 mi
00h 55m
Flight
16.85 mi
27.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.85 mi
Kilometers
27.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.61 mi
Kilometers
71.79 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:24 AM PDT
Return by in Maplewood
Thu, Oct 15, 12:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maplewood
2026-10-15T10:29
Arrive Renton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maplewood
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fife
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Maplewood
22.2 mi
00h 27m
To Renton
22.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maplewood and Renton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Avenue Northwest

    606 ft · 22 sec · 14th Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast 160th Street

    3199 ft · 2 min · Southeast 160th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 3 min · Crescent Valley Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 144th Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Purdy Drive Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Purdy Drive Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 16 East

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Renton, Auburn

    2161 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1520 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Renton, Rainier Avenue South

    1005 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1102 ft · 23 sec · Valley Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Rainier Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South

  20. 20

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maplewood and Renton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
21 mi · 47%
WA 16 East
14.4 mi · 32%
144th Street Northwest
2.46 mi · 6%
I 405 North
1.69 mi · 4%
Purdy Drive Northwest
1.15 mi · 3%
Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

20.7 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fife
00h 27m from Maplewood
Leave By
4:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maplewood and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maplewood to Renton?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Maplewood and 22.4 miles from Renton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.53 one way or $17.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maplewood and Mostly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Fife

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fife and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 2.4 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

5 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

26 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

40 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

42 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maplewood and Renton. Straight-line distance: 16.85 mi (27.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Maplewood

Located in Pierce County at an approximate elevation of 269 feet, this Washington state community sits near the Puyallup River valley.

Population0
Coordinates47.4017600, -122.5570700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: 14th Avenue Northwest (-122.557058, 47.40176)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $8.53
Round trip
$17.07
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $8.53 $17.07
Mid-grade $5.72 $8.98 $17.96
Premium $5.98 $9.38 $18.77
Diesel $7.29 $11.45 $22.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maplewood and Renton. The current time is 10:29:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.